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Punjab CM Urges Governor to Grant Parole to Convict in Beant Singh Murder Case
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 08:12 AM
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Punjab Chief Minister has written to the state governor, requesting the release on parole of a convict involved in the 2004 murder of former Chief Minister Beant Singh.
Punjab's Chief Minister has penned a letter to the state governor, urging the granting of parole to a convict implicated in the 2004 murder of former Chief Minister Beant Singh.
The letter, dated today, cites the convict's long-standing legal battle and appeals for a review of his sentence under the parole provisions.
The request follows a series of legal petitions by the convict's family and supporters, who argue that the prisoner has shown remorse and has complied with prison regulations.
The governor will now consider the CM's recommendation, after which the parole board will decide whether to release the inmate under supervised conditions.
The letter, dated today, cites the convict's long-standing legal battle and appeals for a review of his sentence under the parole provisions.
The request follows a series of legal petitions by the convict's family and supporters, who argue that the prisoner has shown remorse and has complied with prison regulations.
The governor will now consider the CM's recommendation, after which the parole board will decide whether to release the inmate under supervised conditions.